Symmetricom EDGE CLOCK 1000 - Manual (Page 30)

Chapter 1 Overview of the TimeProvider
Functional Description
30 TimeProvider User’s Guide 097-58001-02 Revision G – April 2008
Figure 1-6 illustrates the location of the connectors, cards, frame ground lugs, and
modules on the rear panel of the TimeProvider 1100. The chassis in Figure 1-6 is
the newer version that uses a terminal block for power connections.
Figure 1-6. Rear Panel of the TimeProvider 1100 – New Version
Functional Description
The TimeProvider consists of a main shelf and slots for two IOCs and one IMC. One
plug-in Input module and up to four plug-in Output modules complete the main
shelf, which provides up to 32 outputs. The optional Expansion Panel can provide
up to 32 additional outputs, to provide a total of 64 outputs.
This section describes the components and block diagram of the TimeProvider. The
block diagram, shown in
Figure 1-7 , contains the following major blocks:
Shelf
Input module
IMC or integrated IMC/TPIU
IOC
Output module
Expansion Panel required for ports 33 through 64
TimeProvider Interface Unit (TPIU)
Ethernet
Output Modules
Power
Connector
Power
Connector
Input
Connector
Remote Serial
Connector
Expansion
Connector
GPS
Module
Connector
Frame
Ground Lugs